The Prime Minister of Denmark is the head of government

Head of government

Head of government is the chief officer of the executive branch of a government, often presiding over a cabinet. In a parliamentary system, the head of government is often styled prime minister, chief minister, premier, etc...

 in Danish politics. The Prime Minister is traditionally the leader of a political coalition in the Folketing

Folketing

The Folketing , is the national parliament of Denmark. The name literally means "People's thing"—that is, the people's governing assembly. It is located in Christiansborg Palace, on the islet of Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen....

 (Danish parliament) and presides over the cabinet.

The Prime Minister and cabinet are appointed by the monarch, determined by the party composition in the Folketing and must not be opposed by a majority in the Folketing. If a government loses a vote of no confidence

Motion of no confidence

A motion of no confidence is a parliamentary motion whose passing would demonstrate to the head of state that the elected parliament no longer has confidence in the appointed government.-Overview:Typically, when a parliament passes a vote of no...

, the Prime Minister must either resign along with the entire cabinet or ask the monarch to dissolve the Folketing and call a new election.

The Prime Minister has the power to dissolve the Folketing and call a new election, which he or she is obligated to do within four years of the previous election.